Godspeak Calvary Chapel

Pastor Micah Stephens delivers a dynamic message from Acts 9, exploring the transformative power of the Holy Spirit through Saul’s dramatic conversion to Paul. From a zealous persecutor of Christians, Saul becomes a chosen vessel for Christ, illustrating God’s ability to redeem even the worst enemies. Pastor Micah contrasts Saul’s murderous intent with his radical obedience after encountering Jesu...

Pastor Rob McCoy delivers a fervent message from 1 Timothy 4, warning against doctrines of demons, particularly replacement theology, which he labels as demonic anti-Semitism. Addressing recent U.S. military actions against Iran’s nuclear facilities, he explains Iran’s apocalyptic Shiite theology, driven by the 12th Imam belief, as a threat to Israel and global stability. Through historical insigh...

Guest speaker Bill Federer delivers a profound Father’s Day message, weaving historical insights with theological truths. Federer highlights the critical role of fathers, sharing personal anecdotes and statistics on fatherless homes, and recounts the story of Admiral William Penn and his son, whose faith birthed Pennsylvania’s religious freedom. He explores God as Father, contrasting Christianity’...

In this powerful sermon, Pastor James Crawford delivers an inspiring message centered on the Parable of the Sower from Luke 8:4-15, urging believers to examine the condition of their hearts as soil for God's Word. With heartfelt worship and a call to root faith deeply in Jesus, Pastor Crawford challenges the congregation to move beyond shallow faith, overcome distractions, and produce lasting...

Pastor Micah Stephens delivers a vibrant Pentecost Sunday message from Acts 2, celebrating the Holy Spirit’s descent as the church’s birth and guide. He connects Pentecost to its Jewish roots, marking 50 days after Passover when God gave the Law, now fulfilled by the Spirit’s indwelling to lead believers through life’s wilderness. Emphasizing obedience as the foundation for Spirit-filled living, P...

Pastor Micah Stephens concludes the Sermon on the Mount series with a powerful message from Matthew 7, urging believers to choose the narrow road of obedience to Christ. He presents three binary contrasts—two gates (narrow to life, wide to destruction), two trees (good fruit or bad), and two foundations (rock or sand)—emphasizing that true discipleship requires doing, not just hearing, God’s Word....

Pastor Rob McCoy delivers a passionate Communion Sunday message from Luke 22:14–20, connecting the Lord’s Supper to its Passover roots as an antidote to rising anti-Semitism. Sharing personal anecdotes from a San Diego Padres game and his upcoming Israel trip, he challenges believers to reject replacement theology and embrace their grafted-in heritage. Pastor Rob outlines moral, historical, identi...

Pastor Scott Bland delivers a powerful message from Matthew 7, nearing the end of the Sermon on the Mount series, emphasizing persistent prayer as a cornerstone of spiritual growth. He urges believers to ask, seek, and knock with unwavering faith, trusting God’s will as a good Father who knows our needs before we ask. Drawing from personal stories, like praying for healing despite unanswered praye...

Pastor Rob McCoy delivers a heartfelt message from John 15, honoring the legacy of 102-year-old congregant Jim Mather, whose vibrant faith and servant heart inspired generations. Reflecting on Jim’s refusal to grow “old” despite life’s subtractions, Pastor Rob challenges believers to reinvent themselves through selfless service, drawing from the example of Bob and Jessica’s courageous stand for tr...

Pastor James Crawford continues the study of Daniel 4, sharing a powerful message on humility and restoration amidst personal distractions and cultural challenges. Reflecting on King Nebuchadnezzar’s fall from pride to madness and his eventual worship of God, Pastor James urges believers to heed God’s warnings and humble themselves before consequences strike. He connects this to modern struggles w...

Lucas Crawford delivers a compelling message from Matthew 7, continuing the Sermon on the Mount series, challenging believers to judge righteously with humility and restoration in mind. Framing the sermon around a baby dedication for Hank Holland, Lucas emphasizes the community’s role in raising children in faith. He unpacks Jesus’ teaching on avoiding hypocritical judgment, urging self-examinatio...

Pastor Rob McCoy shares a deeply personal message from John 14, offering comfort for troubled hearts in a world full of agitation. Reflecting on recent losses and his own feelings of inadequacy as a pastor, he connects the disciples’ turmoil after Jesus’ predictions of betrayal and death to our own struggles with grief, injustice, and societal chaos. Pastor Rob emphasizes Jesus’ command to trust i...

Join Pastor Rob McCoy in this heartfelt Mother's Day sermon, where he celebrates the profound impact of motherhood and explores the biblical story of the woman caught in adultery from John 7:45–8:11. Pastor Rob weaves personal stories of family, faith, and forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of mercy over condemnation. Reflecting on the challenges of raising children in today’s world, he...

Celebrate Mother's Day with Pastor Micah Stephens in this uplifting sermon from Matthew 6:25–34, part of our ongoing study of the Sermon on the Mount. Pastor Micah delivers a powerful message on overcoming worry by seeking first God’s kingdom and righteousness. Reflecting on God’s provision for the birds of the air and lilies of the field, he reminds us of our immense value as God’s image-bea...

In his sermon, Pastor James Crawford examines Daniel chapter 3, focusing on the unwavering faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who refused to bow to King Nebuchadnezzar’s golden statue despite the threat of a fiery furnace. He draws parallels to modern cultural pressures, urging believers to stand firm in their convictions against ideological idols like fame, materialism, and societal confor...

In this sermon, Pastor Micah Stephens explores Matthew 6:19-24 from the Sermon on the Mount, urging believers to choose heavenly treasures over earthly ones. He emphasizes Jesus’ teaching on giving, praying, and fasting as acts of obedience that yield divine rewards when done with a pure heart, not for worldly recognition. Pastor Micah warns against the hypocrisy of seeking earthly rewards like we...

In this sermon, Pastor Rob McCoy explores John 2:1-11, the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana, presenting it as a profound encapsulation of the Christian life. He emphasizes marriage as God’s design to resolve human loneliness, surviving the fall in Eden, and reflects on its microcosmic representation of Christ’s love for the church. Pastor Rob highlights Jesus’ choice...

In this sermon, Pastor Micah Stephens dives into Matthew 6:16-18, continuing his series on the Sermon on the Mount by exploring the often-overlooked Christian discipline of fasting. He clarifies that biblical fasting involves complete abstinence from food, not merely abstaining from certain foods or non-food items, distinguishing it from simply stopping sinful behaviors. Pastor Micah emphasizes th...

In this sermon, Pastor James Crawford delves into Daniel 2:24-49, exploring Daniel’s bold yet humble obedience as he interprets King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, revealing the rise and fall of earthly kingdoms and the eternal supremacy of God’s kingdom. Pastor James emphasizes that God honors courageous faith, using Daniel’s example to challenge believers to remain faithful in mundane or challenging ci...

In this Resurrection Sunday sermon, Pastor Micah Stephens passionately explores the transformative power of Jesus’ resurrection through Luke 24:1-12, emphasizing the angelic perspective that challenges believers with the question, “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” He connects Christ’s fulfillment of Old Testament feasts—Passover, Unleavened Bread, and First Fruits—to God’s eternal plan,...

In this Resurrection Sunday sermon, Pastor Rob McCoy celebrates the transformative power of Jesus’ resurrection, drawing from 1 Corinthians 15 to proclaim the gospel’s victory over sin and death. Reflecting on the brutal cost of the cross and the hope of the empty tomb, Pastor Rob connects the resurrection’s impact to personal stories of salvation, cultural lies, and the enduring truth of Christ’s...

In this Good Friday sermon, Pastor Rob McCoy reflects on the profound cost of Jesus’ crucifixion, emphasizing God’s immense love and justice as demonstrated through Christ’s sacrifice. Drawing from personal experiences and the vivid imagery of Christ’s suffering, Pastor Rob underscores the significance of the cross as the antidote to humanity’s sin, calling believers to embrace redemption, extend...

In his Palm Sunday sermon "Hosanna In The Highest," Pastor Micah Stephens passionately unpacks the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem as recounted in Matthew 21, challenging listeners to grapple with the pivotal question, "Who is this?" Pastor Micah vividly contrasts the crowd’s misguided expectations of a conquering Messiah with Jesus’ humble arrival on a donkey, fulfilli...

Episode 15: In this episode of the Faith Forward Podcast, Pastor Rob McCoy, Pastor Micah Stephens, and Garrett Backstrom dive into a discussion about the newly formed White House Faith Office, examining its leaders and participants while weighing its implications for religious liberty in America, which they view as a positive step. They critique the Prosperity Gospel’s dangers within Christianity,...

In his sermon "Pride After Blessing," Pastor Rob McCoy weaves a compelling narrative that intertwines the biblical story of King Hezekiah with contemporary challenges facing America. Reflecting on his recent speaking engagement in El Cajon, California, McCoy highlights the grassroots efforts to unify conservatives in the state amid economic struggles, soaring debt, and a shifting global...